Canadian musicians who were born in 1936
Here are 10 famous musicians from Canada were born in 1936:
Lowell Green
Lowell Green (July 7, 1936 Ann Arbor-) is a Canadian writer.
He began his career in journalism in 1959 and was a radio host for various radio stations in Ottawa, including CFRA and later, 580 CFRA. Green was also a weekly columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and his columns covered a wide range of topics, including politics, sports, and local events. In addition to his journalism work, Green has also authored several books, including "How the Granola-Crunching, Tree-Hugging Thug Huggers are Wrecking Our Country". Green is known for his conservative views and has been a vocal advocate for free speech and the rights of gun owners in Canada. Despite his controversial opinions, he has remained a prominent figure in Canadian media for over five decades.
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Tommy Banks
Tommy Banks (December 17, 1936 Calgary-) otherwise known as Thomas Benjamin Banks is a Canadian , .
His discography includes: Jazz Canada Montreux 1978.
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Malcolm Forsyth
Malcolm Forsyth (December 8, 1936 Pietermaritzburg-July 5, 2011 Edmonton) also known as Malcolm Forsyth, CM or Forsyth, Malcolm was a Canadian composer, trombonist and music teacher. He had one child, Amanda Forsyth.
His most important albums: Forsyth: Atayoskewin / Freedman: Oiseaux Exotiques.
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Dan Kelly
Dan Kelly (September 17, 1936 Canada-February 10, 1989) was a Canadian , .
Dan Kelly was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 14 seasons from 1959 to 1973. He was born in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada and began his NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Kelly was later traded to the Boston Bruins, where he became an All-Star player and helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 1970. After retiring as a player, he worked as a coach and scout for various teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins and Vancouver Canucks. In 1991, Kelly was posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Jim Galloway
Jim Galloway (July 28, 1936 Kilwinning-) is a Canadian bandleader, musician and songwriter.
His albums: Jim & Jay's Christmas and Walking On Air. Genres he performed include Jazz.
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John Arpin
John Arpin (December 3, 1936 Port McNicoll, Ontario-November 8, 2007 Toronto) a.k.a. Arpin, John was a Canadian pianist, musician, composer and music artist.
His albums: Broadway Baroque, Blue Gardenia: The Latin-American Music of Hal Isbitz, The Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin (feat. piano: John Arpin) and The Best of Scott Joplin (feat. piano: John Arpin).
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Stompin' Tom Connors
Stompin' Tom Connors (February 9, 1936 Saint John-March 6, 2013 Halton Hills) a.k.a. Stomping Tom Connors, Connors, Stompin' Tom, Thomas Charles Connors, Stompin' Tom, Tommy Messer or Charles Thomas Connors was a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter.
Related albums: A Proud Canadian, 'Live' at the Horseshoe, 25 of the Best Stompin' Tom Souvenirs, And the Moon Man Newfie, At the Gumboot Clogeroo / 'Muk Tuk' Annie, KIC Along with Stompin' Tom, Long Gone to the Yukon, Move Along With Stompin' Tom, On Tragedy Trail and Sound Tracks Canada. Genres: Country and Folk music.
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Derek Lamb
Derek Lamb (June 20, 1936 Bromley-November 5, 2005 Poulsbo) also known as Derek Reginald Steven Lamb or Derek Reginald Lamb was a Canadian film director, screenwriter, film producer, animator and musician. His children are Richard Steven Lamb and Thomas Derek Lamb.
Derek Lamb is best known for his work on animated films, including his series of short films entitled "The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello". He also worked on several television shows, including "The Kids in the Hall" and "Sesame Street". In addition to his work in film and television, Lamb was an accomplished musician, playing trumpet and harmonica. He often incorporated his music into his films, adding a unique touch to his creative works. Throughout his career, Lamb received numerous accolades for his contributions to the entertainment industry, including several awards from the Canadian Film and Television industry. Despite his success, Lamb remained humble, and was known for his kind and gentle nature both on and off set.
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Jack Scott
Jack Scott (January 24, 1936 Windsor-) otherwise known as Giovanni Dominico Scafone, Jr., Scott, Jack, Jack Scott (feat. The Chantones) or Chantones), Jack Scott (feat. The is a Canadian songwriter and singer.
His albums: The Best of Jack Scott: 1957-1960, My True Love, Classic Scott: The Way I Walk, Scott on Groove, Jack Scott's Greatest Hits, Capitol Collectors Series, What in the World's Come Over You / Baby, Baby, Great Scott, 1977-04: Four Rock and Roll Legends Recorded Live in London: Harvest Heritage, London, UK and Starring Jack Scott. Genres he performed: Rock music, Traditional pop music, Rock and roll and Rockabilly.
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Sonny Greenwich
Sonny Greenwich (January 1, 1936 Hamilton-) also known as Sonny Greenwich, CM or Herbert Lawrence Greenidge is a Canadian guitarist.
His discography includes: Standard Idioms, Spirit in the Air and Hymn to the Earth. Genres: Avant-garde jazz.
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